The highly anticipated Candidates Chess Tournament 2026 is set to unfold in Paphos, Cyprus, from March 28 to April 16, 2026. This prestigious eight-player double round-robin event will see each participant play every other player twice, accumulating a total of 14 rounds.
A stellar lineup of grandmasters will compete for a chance to challenge the reigning World Champion. The confirmed participants include Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, Wei Yi, Andrey Esipenko, Javokhir Sindarov, and Matthias Blübaum. The tournament officially kicks off with Round 1 on March 29th, culminating in the final round on April 16th.
One of the most eagerly awaited matchups of the opening round is the clash between chess titans Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura. This page provides comprehensive live coverage, real-time move updates, and additional details for their critical encounter in Round 1 of the Candidates Chess Tournament 2026.
